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MUSGRAVE Crafted Spirits has clinched two awards at the 2021 Michelangelo International Wine & Spirits Awards held in Cape Town this October. Musgrave Copper Black Honey won the trophy for Most Innovative Product, while Musgrave Copper Vanilla took home a gold medal. Musgrave, famous for its…
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WITH the changing of the seasons the warmer weather is a welcome relief (although the rain isn't quite done with us yet) - perfect for exploring one of South Africa’s premier lifestyle destinations, the Franschhoek Wine Valley. It's home to award-winning wines, internationally acclaimed restaurants,…
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CAPE TOWN’S favourite outdoor cinema welcomes movie goers back to The Galileo Open Air Cinema for a 10th season this summer, with more than 100 movie screenings set in some of most picturesque and exclusive locations across Cape Town and the Cape winelands. Season 10 will begin on October 21,…
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CHEERS to South African Sauvignon Blanc, especially those of the 2020 vintage; Sauvignon Blanc South Africa announced the winners of the 2021 Sauvignon Blanc SA Top 10 competition – and no fewer than seven of the champion wines are from the 2020 vintage, which turned out to be an excellent one for…
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LA PETITE Ferme, the renowned manor house and vineyard suites on the Franschhoek Pass and member of The Nest Collection, has appointed a talented new head chef. Odette Olivier comes with a wealth of local and international experience and is set to re-invigorate the dining experience at one of the…
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EDIT: Due to the rain forecast for this weekend, the event has been postponed to November 27 and 28, 2021. In celebration of Garden Day, The Cellars-Hohenort in Constantia is opening its magnificent gardens to members of the public on the weekend of October 16 and 17, 2021. All proceeds are in…
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FRANSCHHOEK Uncorked Festival on October 16 and 17 is an excellent reason to explore one of South Africa’s premier wine destinations, while uncovering a fine selection of wine gems from the Franschhoek vignerons. This year, 12 wineries have confirmed their participation, with more to follow.…
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THE world’s been upended for far too long, but one thing remains undeniable – our spirit to claim and own who we are and how the planet perceives us. This is where Dead Man’s Fingers (DMF), a premium rum, created in a famous seafood joint in Cornwall, UK, is changing the way we distinguish and…
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EVER noticed how many wines in South Africa have “Chateau” as part of their name? Only one: Chateau Libertas.   In 1935, the country signed an agreement with the French* that prevented the use of the term by any local producer from that point on. Why the exception for Chateau Libertas? It was…
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TWO of Tintswalo’s properties received the nod in the recently announced 2021 Condé Nast Traveler's Readers' Choice Awards. Tintswalo Safari Lodge is retaining its spot as one of the Top 20 Resorts in South Africa, while Tintswalo Atlantic (pictured above) was included in the Top 30 Hotels in…
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